Requirements: English
Company: Russell Tobin
Region: Amsterdam , North Holland
Interim HR Business Partner (Strategic International Role) | Amsterdam | Hybrid | June December 2025
Were looking for a seasoned Interim HR Business Partner to support a leading global organization during a critical period of transformation. This is a 6-month assignment based in Amsterdam, with regional responsibility across Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe.
Location: Amsterdam (Remote)
Duration: 6 months with potential extension
About the Role:
As part of the People Advisory team, youll act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing HR guidance during a time of organizational change. This role requires a highly capable, hands-on HR professional who can operate confidently in a complex, fast-moving, and international environment.
Youll help drive business performance, lead HR transformation initiatives, and ensure that operational HR needs are met while supporting long-term strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Partnering
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the Local Partner Services (LPS) division.
- Influence organizational strategy on topics such as workforce planning, talent development, and organizational design.
- Align HR strategies with business objectives across multiple countries.
Leadership Talent Development
- Coach senior leadership on HR and talent issues.
- Support succession planning and leadership transitions.
- Embed organizational values and leadership expectations across regions.
Change Management
- Lead people-focused change initiatives tied to business transformation.
- Develop and execute engagement and communication plans to drive adoption.
- Help teams navigate organizational shifts with clarity and confidence.
Data-Driven HR Strategy
- Use people analytics and HR metrics to guide decision-making.
- Support planning cycles with actionable HR insights.
HR Compliance Employee Relations
- Ensure adherence to local and international employment laws.
- Manage sensitive employee relations cases in line with global best practices.
MUST HAVES:
- 35 years of HR Business Partner experience in a strategic role within an international company (prefer commercial teams/organizations)
- Proven success operating in a complex, matrixed, and global business environment.
- Strong knowledge of HR principles, European labor laws, and regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and support business transformation.
- Tech-savvy, proactive, and data-driven mindset.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in HR, Business, or related field (preferred).
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
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